"We have 30 players in the camp and when Maurice Chukwu was not available [against Plateau United], I studied Plateau United and discovered they play two strikers and we needed to plan to cope without him," Elechi told Goal.

"That's why I deployed Odinaka [Onyirumba], who play as a libero [defender] to the defensive midfield to mark those two strikers.

"We have some midfielders who were on the bench. As games come, we must plan very well ahead.

"He was part of our training on Friday and even on Saturday morning. I can assure that Maurice Chukwu will be back against Enugu Rangers."

Elechi will be desperate for Chukwu's return as he targets an outright home victory over the Flying Antelopes to move away from the relegation zone.